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Jig Saw
Variable Speed
MODEL 4341FCT
DOUBLE
INSULATION
INSTR U CTION MANU AL
WARNING:
For your personal safety, READ and UNDERSTAND before using.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model 4341FCT Length of stroke 26 mm (1”) Wood 135 mm (5-5/16”) Cutting capacities Steel 10 mm (3/8”) Strokes per minute 800 - 2,800/min. Overall length 271 mm (10-11/16”) Net weight 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs) Manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Specifications may differ from country to country. GENERAL SAFETY RULES USA002-2 (For All Tools) WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in e
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change thepluginany way. Double insula- 13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing and tion eliminates the need for the three wire balance enables better control of the tool in grounded power cord and grounded power unexpected situations. supply system. 14. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye 5. Avoid body contact with grounded sur- protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety faces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection mu
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22. Use only accessories that are recom- tenance performed by unqualified personnel mended by the manufacturer for your could result in a risk of injury. model. Accessories that may be suitable for 24. When servicing a tool, use only identical one tool, may become hazardous when used replacement parts. Follow instructions in on another tool. the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow SERVICE Maintenance instructions may create a risk of 23. Tool servic
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5. Do not cut oversize workpiece. 11. Always switch off and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop before removing 6. Check for the proper clearance beyond the blade from the workpiece. the workpiece before cutting so that the blade will not strike the floor, workbench, 12. Do not touch the blade or the workpiece etc. immediately after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. 7. Hold the tool firmly. 13. Some material contains chemicals which 8. Make sure the blade i
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FUNCTIONAL CAUTION: DESCRIPTION Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function on the tool. 001931 Selecting the cutting action This toolcanbeoperatedwithanorbital or astraightline (up and down) cutting action. The orbital cutting action thrusts the blade forward on the cutting stroke and greatly increases cutting speed. To change the cutting action, just turn the cutting action 1 changing lever to the desired cutting action position. Refer to
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Workpiece to be cut Number on adjusting dial Wood 4-5 Mild steel 3-5 Stainless steel 3-4 Aluminum 3-5 Plastics 1-4 CAUTION: The speed adjusting dial can be turned only as far as 5 and back to 1. Do not force it past 5 or 1, or the speed adjusting function may no longer work. The tools equipped with electronic function are easy to oper- ate because of the following features. Constant speed control Electronic speed control for obtaining constant speed. Possi- ble to get fine finish, because the
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ASSEMBLY CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before carrying out any work on the tool. 001934 Installing or removing saw blade CAUTION: Always clean out all chips or foreign matter adhering to the blade and/or blade holder. Failure to do so may cause insufficient tightening of the blade, resulting in a serious injury. 1 Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately 1. Tool opener after operation; they may be extremely hot and could burn your skin. Ti
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001937 Hex wrench storage When not in use, the hex wrench can be conveniently stored. 1 2 1. Base 2. Hex wrench OPERATION CAUTION: Always hold the tool base flush with the workpiece. Failure to do so may cause blade breakage, resulting in a serious injury. 001938 Turn the tool on and wait until the blade attains full speed. Then rest the tool base flat on the workpiece and gently move the tool forward along the previously marked cutting 1 line. When cutting curves, advance the tool very slowly
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001941 Tilt the base until the desired bevel angle is obtained. The V- 2 3 notch of the gear housing indicates the bevel angle by gradu- 1 ations. Then tighten the bolt firmly to secure the base. 4 5 6 1. Graduations 2. Bevel slot 3. Base 4. Bolt 5. Gear housing 6. V-notch 001942 Front flush cuts Loosen the bolt on the back of the tool base with the hex 1 3 wrench, then move the tool base all the way back. Then tighten the bolt to secure the tool base. 2 1. Base 2. Bolt 3. Hex wrench Cutouts Cut
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001944 B) Plunge cutting: Youneednotboreastartingholeormakealead-incutif you carefully do as follows. (1) Tilt the tool up on the front edge of the base, with the blade point positioned just above the workpiece surface. (2) Apply pressure to the tool so that the front edge of the base will not move when you switch on the tool and gently lower the back end of the tool slowly. (3) As the blade pierces the workpiece, slowly lower the base of the tool down onto the workpiece surface. (4) Complete th
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001947 The dust nozzle can be installed on either left or right side of the base. 001948 Then connect a Makita vacuum cleaner to the dust nozzle. 1 2 1. Dust nozzle 2. Hose for vacuum cleaner Rip fence set (optional accessory) CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before installing or removing accessories. 001949 1. Straight cuts When repeatedly cutting widths of 160 mm (6-5/16”) or less, use of the rip fence will assure fast, clean, straight cuts. To install, ins
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001951 2. Circular cuts When cutting circles or arcs of 170 mm (6-11/16”) or less in radius, install the rip fence as follows. Insert the rip fence into the rectangular hole on the side of the tool base with the fence guide facing up. Insert the circular guide pin through either of the two holes on the fence guide. Screw the threaded knob onto the pin to secure the pin. Now slide the rip fence to the desired cutting radius, and 001952 tighten the bolt to secure it in place. Then move the tool ba
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance. To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, car- bon brush inspection and replacement, any other mainte- nance or adjustment should be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service Centers, always using Makita replacement parts. ACCESSORIES CAUTION: These accessories or attachments are recommended for use with your Makita tool specified in this
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MAIL THIS PORTION Your answer to the following questions are appreciated. 1.This product was purchased from: 3. How did you learn about this product: Home Center Other ( ) Magazine Radio Hardware/Lumber Store From Dealer Exhibition Tool Distributor Newspaper From Friend Industrial Supply Store Display Previous Usage Construction Supply Catalog Other ( ) 2. Use of the product is intended for: 4. Most favored points are: Construction Trade Design Repair Service Industrial Maintenance Features Dura
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of w
